What is a turf manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a turf manager

1. Explore turf manager education requirements

   Most common turf manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   75.0 %

   Associate

   16.7 %

   High School Diploma

   6.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific turf manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Mowing	20.52%
   GRASS	17.73%
   Weed Control	15.63%
   Lawn Care	11.65%
   Athletic Fields	10.95%

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3. Complete relevant turf manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New turf managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a turf manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real turf manager resumes.

4. Research turf manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage nursery and landscape surrounding campus center, leading maintenance and management projects.
   • Up sale services and products to maintain high quality turf grass and trees/shrubs in landscape beds.
   • Trust to operate large equipment such as commercial mowers, trucks, dump trucks and wood chippers.
   • Assist with landscape maintenance including mowing, pruning, planting, mulching, seeding, and weed management.

5. Apply for turf manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a turf manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams